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Metabolic Signals

Meaning

Metabolic Signals are a diverse collection of chemical messengers, including various hormones, adipokines, and specific nutrient-derived metabolites, that actively communicate the body’s energy status and nutrient availability to various peripheral tissues and the central nervous system. These signals are absolutely critical for coordinating energy homeostasis, regulating appetite, and controlling reproductive function across the lifespan. Disruption of this intricate and complex signaling network is a hallmark feature of many metabolic and endocrine disorders.